MORE EVIDENCE SOUGHT ON PTSD TREATMENTS

New York Times, AP, Oct. 18 -- There isn't enough evidence to tell if most treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder work, says a scientific report co-authored by Dr. David Matchar of Duke. The review highlights the urgency of finding answers as thousands of suffering veterans return from Iraq. ... Full story
--Also, Washington Post: Value of Most Post-Traumatic Stress Treatments 'Uncertain' ... Full story

DRUG MAY STAVE OFF BRAIN TUMOR DEATHS

(Raleigh) News & Observer, Oct. 19 -- Duke researchers have found a life-extending drug combination for people with the most deadly type of brain tumor. ... Full story
--Also, Ivanhoe Newswire: Drug Combo Fights Brain Tumors ... Full story
Reuters: Avastin Seen as Helpful Against Deadly Brain Tumor ... Full story

BRODHEAD DELIVERS FACULTY TALK

Duke Chronicle, Oct. 19 -- President Richard H. Brodhead shared his vision of Duke as an international leader in education with members of the faculty in a crowded Divinity School lecture hall Thursday. ... Full story

SENSOR HELPS PROSTHETIC ARM MOVE ON THOUGHT

Marine Corps Times, Oct. 18 -- Retired Marine Capt. Jonathan Kuniholm, now an engineer at Duke, and other amputees were part of a demonstration of cutting-edge technology in the field of arm prosthetics. ... Full story

ITUNES U WELCOMES OFF-CAMPUS CONTENT

Chronicle of Higher Education, Oct. 19 -- iTunes users can still watch guest speeches from Duke and other campuses, but they can now also view educational material from museums, radio stations and other public institutions. ... Full story

COMMENTARY: DOUBTING THOMAS

Vibe.com, Oct. 17 -- Mark Anthony Neal, professor of black popular culture in the Department of African and African American Studies at Duke, sees a parallel in the Clarence Thomas nomination fight 16 years ago and the outcome of a recent sexual harassment case. ... Full story

NONPROFIT GROUPS URGED TO FOLLOW FUND-RAISING AND MANAGEMENT STANDARDS

Chronicle of Philanthropy, Oct. 18 -- Joel L. Fleishman, professor of public policy studies and law at Duke, is leading efforts to help nonprofit groups avoid ethical and legal improprieties. ... Full story

ON THE AIR

Bill Holman, senior visiting fellow at Duke's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, will be the guest on UNC-TV's "North Carolina People" with Bill Friday. He will talk about managing growth and water in the state. Watch tonight at 9 p.m. or Sunday, Oct. 21, at 5:30 p.m.
http://www.unctv.org/ncpeople/